In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Lucky Worika, the service, scheduled to hold at the Ecumenical in Port Harcourt, is expected to draw permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, security chiefs, traditional rulers, captains of industries, and other invited dignitaries.

The Administrator, while receiving the report of the August 30 Local Government election, said that the presidential mandate given to him to restore peace, stabilizing governance, and protecting vital economic assets in the state had been fulfilled.

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“When Mr. President entrusted me with this difficult assignment, I pledged to serve with courage and impartiality. Six months after, we have restored calm, stabilized the state, and ensured that Rivers remains a strong economic ally of the nation. While challenges remain, I can confidently say the presidential mandate has been fulfilled,” Ibas stated.

He expressed gratitude to security agencies, civil servants, community leaders, and the people of Rivers State for their cooperation during what he described as a “trying but purposeful” period.

Source: Channels